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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'

APRIL FOOLS - Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Burwell "Bumpy" Jones swims in his home lap pool to train and clear his mind.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2013
Eighty-year-old sets a masterful pace

In June, the Pan-American Masters Championship will come to Sarasota for the first time. As the event approaches, former Olympian Dr. Bumpy Jones reflects on a career of firsts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Kelley points to a tank on the shore of Southern Italy. The photo was taken there after the landing in Normandy.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 4, 2014
Residents share memories of D-Day

Where were you June 6, 1944? Residents share their memories of that historic day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Reflections on a day that changed the world

Up until last week, I had not watched any 9/11 footage in 10 years. The day - that day - was so tragic, so terrifying, so life-altering that I simply could not bring myself to relive it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2010
TOO CLOSE TO CALL

With just 245 votes separating challenger Julie Aranibar and incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat, both candidates will continue their campaigns to November's general election.

  • East County
  • News
Daiquiri Deck Vice President of Operations Matt Grover, President Troy Syprett and Vice President of Marketing Russell Matthes. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 13, 2014
A Full Deck

Daiquiri Deck's owners plan to expand the restaurant's St. Armands location to the first floor, but that's just the first course of their plans for growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I don't think it's one of those things a parent will take a kid to and just sleep through," says Eli Schildkraut. "'How I Became a Pirate' is fun for everyone."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 14, 2014
Backstage Pass: Sarasota teen to become next Sondheim

Eli Schildkraut, 15, is musical director for "How I Became a Pirate," which runs through May 25, at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview High catcher Justin Cohen signed with the Miami Marlins for a reported $540,000.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 18, 2015
Local players fulfill professional dreams

Three Sarasota area baseball players were selected during Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft June 8 through June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Storm drain repairs under way

Damaged storm drains in three Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club neighborhoods are being repaired. The repairs will cost more than $200,000.

  • East County
  • News
Noisy events, such as Thunder by the Bay, are being questioned. Area residents complain about noise and some merchants say the event doesn’t bring them any business.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Downtown events being scrutinized

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether it should tighten permit standards for downtown events that could force some events off Main Street. The city will meet May 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 22, 2009
St. Armands Key Lutheran announces official pastor

The Rev. Mark Bernthal will become pastor of the church Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Delaney will bring the annual NBA Cares Coat Drive to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, to provide winter clothes to the needy, with a focus on Hurricane Sandy victims.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 28, 2012
NBA Cares to land in Lakewood

Bob Delaney brings worldwide coat drive home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 10, 2011
Vet clinic slated for S.R. 70 site

Lakewood Ranch couple plans to open an 8,000-square-foot veterinary clinic near the Lakewood Walk Shopping Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 31, 2012
Theater Review: 'Nunsense'

The Players Theatre has been blessed with a "nun"-tastic event. "Nunsense," with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, opened in 1985 and has remained off-Broadway's second-longest running show, rivaling "The Fantastics," and grossing more than $500 million as a result of its enduring, worldwide appeal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • November 26, 2012
Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

Spandex party pretties up the dance scene

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
News Briefs 07.22.10

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The North Cattlemen Road extension is 2.8-miles long.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 15, 2013
Sarasota County readies roadway

Sarasota County officially will open the Cattlemen Road extension May 24.

  • East County
  • News
A majority of citizens, 57% of the 801 residents polled, oppose any future tax increases or expansion of county services.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 17, 2012
Government watch: Sarasota residents reject taxes

Residents, in a countywide survey, oppose any new taxes or expanded services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • East County
  • News
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